Game Based Learning 2013

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Game Based Learning 2013


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meta-analyses, situated cognition
 Mark Prensky, Richard Van Eck
 http://edergbl.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/47991237/digital%20game%20based%20learning%202006.pdf
 Outlines why game based learning is engaging and effective.

Dr. Susan Ambrose, Carnegie Mellon’s Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence, James Paul Gee
 http://www.newmedia.org/game-based-learning--what-it-is-why-it-works-and-where-its-going.html
 Explains the differences in results between GBL and regular learning techniques.
Constructivism,
Situated learning
http://academic-publishing.org/pdfs/Extract-LI-GBL.pdf
 Discusses the cons of game based leaning.




Challenges:
  • Can lead to violent, aggressive behaviour.
  • Employ destructive gender stereotyping.
  • Promote unhealthy rugged individualist’ attitudes, and stifle creative play.
  • Difficult to find the proper balance between educational and entertaining.